Thatchers preparing mats of thatching grass to lay over mbariro
Pulling a dead unborn calf
Protracted labour. This was the set up for the vet to explain everything to everyone. Ropes attached in three places to the unborn. Procedure completed with cow lying down. Mum survived.
Post and Beam – hammering battens onto cantilevered overhanging rafters
To continue hammering horizontal battens (mbariro) to the rafters (nungo) as they extend beyond their final support from the building structure we used a 3m high temporary support: to first gauge the correct length for the gum pole rafters to be cut to (angle grinder plus circular saw blade), and then to support the bottom … Continue reading
Post and beam construction – mbariro or battens for thatching – 5 and 6 Jan 21
Mbariro = horizontal poles across the rafters = battens (= lath in US) Top battens
Post and beam – supporting steep overhanging rafters
We add a brace to the overhanging cantilevered rafters.
Post and Beam construction – gum pole rafters going over the ridge pole – 4 January 21
Gum pole rafters (nungo) joined at the top in opposing pairs with rebar
